| Catalog Number |
1013463-120 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Stretched (1601); Difficult to Advance (2920)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/15/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat the tibial artery with no tortuosity and moderate calcification.The 2.0x120mm armada 18 balloon dilation catheter (bdc) was advanced over a 0.018 guide wire and used, then removed from the anatomy completely.The bdc was again advanced over the guide wire but could not advance.The guide wire was changed out however, the bdc still could not advance.A new armada bdc was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.Returned device analysis identified that the inner member of the device was stretched; however, additional follow up with the account indicated the account was unaware.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported complaint could not be replicated in a testing environment due to the condition of the returned device.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.The investigation determined the reported complaint appears to be related to operational context.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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